US President Donald Trump announced plans to create an "AI Force" modeled on the Space Force. He rejected calls to slow the development of artificial intelligence.
Trump said he would soon appoint an "AI czar," but did not specify a timeline or explain which federal agency would oversee the initiative.
According to him, AI is the next industrial revolution. The president predicts that the technology could contribute up to 25 percent to US GDP.
The statements came after appeals from industry leaders, including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. They demanded stricter safety evaluations, testing standards, and limits on the pace of development of advanced AI models.
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The initiative underscores the priority of accelerated AI development in American policy amid growing anxiety in the industry.
Key details from Trump's statement:
- He compared the "AI Force" to the Space Force, which he created in his first term and called a "tremendous success."
- He promised to appoint an "AI Czar" ("in the very near future"), emphasizing that only people with a "high IQ" can qualify.
- He rejected calls to slow the development of AI and called the related concerns a "hoax," comparing them to other narratives he considers false.
- He stated that the administration "will in no way impede or restrain the growth of this incredible industry," but will "cherish it, help it, and watch over its growth."
- At the same time, he promised to monitor "BAD" behavior using the existing criminal and civil justice systems.
- He called AI "the next industrial revolution, or the internet, but even bigger and more influential," which "may account for up to 25% of the country's GDP."
- He emphasized US leadership over China and the intention to maintain it.
